Oopsy Daisy Art…What’s Not to Love?

Having just celebrated the holidays and watching my two girls dig into all their gifts has me thinking about kids art. I know…that is a strange connection…but, the reason is because I really think that a piece of artwork is one of the best presents you can give. It is not only a reflection of your own creativity but it also takes true thought and time to choose the right piece. If it is for your own child or even a relative, you have to put some effort into deciding what would interest them, what their style is (as well as parents) and where you are planning for them to hang it – nursery, bedroom or playroom. All of these factors will play a part in what type of artwork you choose. So, kid’s art is a very personal gift that takes a little bit of courage to give, and if you are up for the challenge I am going to dive into the most amazing children’s art around: Oopsy Daisy Fine Art for Kids.

Oh, I cant even begin to properly translate into writing how much I absolutely LOVE them…they have over 50 artists that work and design for them in all sorts of themes, styles, colors to fit anyone’s taste and then some! Beyond their incredible diversity, is their ridiculous attention to detail and a sort of perfectionism that ensures every piece of kids art that they sell is truly top quality. And as if that wasn’t enough, a percentage of all their sales go to Children’s charities. Seriously…talk about guilt free shopping…you get amazing kids art, that is totally worth every penny and some of that money even goes to charity…how awesome is that?! The thing I love about Oopsy Daisy is that although they have become a large and well-known name in art, they still put pride into their work and produce products as if they were a small mom and pop shop.

Oopsy Daisy primarily offers stretched canvas reproductions and mural banners but has expanded recently and now offers other decorative items such as nightlights, lamps and shades, kids rugs, and more. Their stretched canvases are reproductions of original art that are completely finished and then wrapped around a wood frame…no glass to break, easy to clean, very kid friendly. Think of the mural banners as the same canvas, just not wrapped around a frame but with grommet holes in all four corners to hang flush against the wall. I also love how they have groups of artwork that are essentially one image but in several canvases – this is an awesome way to really have visual interest on top of great kid’s art. You really need to just take some time and look through everything that Oopsy Daisy has…that is the only way you will appreciate all that I am saying. Actually, to fully appreciate Oopsy Daisy, you really have to purchase some of their art, and THEN you will be as big a fan as I am. Now here are some pieces from the most popular artists from the Oopsy Daisy collection. I tried to show you a variety of what they do, from canvases to growth charts and some of their newer décor items as well. Enjoy, and buy some kids art!!!
Aaron Christensen Trophy Canvas
Jill McDonald On The Farm Mural Banner
Donna Ingemanson Our World Rug
Meghann O’Hara Monkeying Around Growth Chart
Gale Kaseguma Jellybeen Tree Canvas
Max Grover Train Engine Nightlight
Jenny Kostecki-Shaw A-Z World Canvas
Megan & Mendy Winborg All A Twitter Canvas Set of 6
Oopsy Daisy Lamp with Flower Garden Shade

Young America offers Feminine & Stylish Furniture for Girls

When you are looking to create your girl’s bedroom in a sophisticated yet youthful way, there is a certain look that must catch your eye. Of course we want furniture that will last for years and grow with our kids, but we also want to keep the room looking fun and playful while satisfying our desire for sophistication and style. Because the web gives us access to so many kid’s furniture lines these days, this is actually an easy thing to do. I want to focus on one company in particular that I personally think is great in so many ways. Young America by Stanley is a children’s line of furniture that actually has over 15 different lines within it which cover design styles from classic modern to European sophistication. They actually created their furniture on the basis that well-made children’s furniture should not only last for years, but should also be functional at every stage of your child’s life – from the crib to college and beyond. I think that any company who manufactures furniture with this intention has really tapped into what we, as parents, are looking for when we purchase children’s furniture. Plus, the Stanley name is synonymous with style and quality…absolute musts for kids furniture.

One of the popular Young America collections is Isabella, which is a gorgeous line of girls furniture. Essentially white, it has a subtle cream undertone with light distressing and light decorative stripes which give it a little more sophistication and vintage appeal. There is an obvious European influence in the overall silhouette of this line and the details like delicate carved ribbons and rosettes make it ultra feminine for girls of all ages. Of course the Isabella collection includes every piece of kids furniture that you may (or may not) need: from cribs to sleigh beds and bunk beds; multiple sizes in dressers and nightstands; desks, vanities, and even a cheval mirror and doll chest. The options to add on pieces as your child grows make it even more appealing for parents. It is not girly, but feminine, not boring, but delicate and sophisticated…all the things that make Isabella a line for every girl. Here are a few of the furniture pieces from this amazing line, but don’t stop here…be sure to look at all that Young America by Stanley has to offer – I have no doubt that you’ll find a collection you and your child will love.
Isabella Single Dresser
Isabella Poster Bed
Isabella Bureau
Isabella Bookcase

Houston Magazine features RosenberryRooms.com & Pacific Diaper Bag

The Pacific Diaper Bag by Skooch was featured in Houston Magazine! This collection definitely combines fashion, fun and function into an “incognito” diaper bag!

Wooden Hanging Letters & RosenberryRooms.com in Southern Lady Magazine

These Wooden Hanging Letters were featured in Southern Lady Magazine’s November 2008 issue. These beautiful wooden hanging letters add that personal touch to your baby’s nursery by displaying your baby’s name in an array of colors, fonts and designs!

Pixie Pagota Crib Bedding featured in Romantic Homes 2008

The Pixie Pagoda Watermelon Crib Bedding from Rosenberry Rooms is featured in the Bedrooms & Baths issue of Romantic Homes Magazine for Fall 2008.

RosenberryRooms.com & Corsican Iron Crib in People Magazine’s Celebrity Baby Blog

Gabrielle’s Canopy Iron Crib was picked as one of the ten best cribs on People Magazine’s Celebrity Baby Blog. Rosenberry Rooms is listed as the “go to” store to shop for the high end iron furniture line Corsican!

How to Choose A Kids Area Rug

Kids rugs come in many shapes, sizes and colors so that the thought of narrowing it down to just one seems like an impossible task. It is common to try several area rugs before you find the one that works just right, but how do you get around this issue when you are purchasing online without seeing them firsthand? Although most rugs are returnable, you are still dealing with shipping fees and sometimes restocking fees as well. If you take the time to do a little prep work, choosing the right rug will be an easier and hopefully headache-free decorating process for you.

1. Decide on the Basics: Size and Shape
This may seem to be a waste of time, however the reality is quite the opposite. Before you even start to shop online, go to your child’s nursery, room or playroom and take out your tape measure. Mark off the area where you plan on placing the rug in order to decide what size rug will fit best. Be sure to have it narrowed down to no more than two sizes (typically the ideal size and either the next size up or down is good).

Then, you will decide on the shape – this is much easier since the majority of you will go with a rectangular rug. However, there are other options out there and you may want to add interest by choosing a round or square rug or even decide you really want a specialty shaped rug (like a flower, heart, sailboat, etc).

2. Decide on some other Basics: Texture and Fabric
Actually thinking about the texture of the kids rug that you want to bring into your child’s room is essentially deciding on a design style. Different textures tend to reflect design influences, so this is another way for you to help narrow down the endless options you have. Some popular styles for kids rugs are shag rugs (various materials), shaggy raggy rugs (jersey cotton), and low pile wool (more durable) or cotton rugs (softer).

Don’t think there is a special formula to decide all this – it comes down to the space itself and your purpose for the rug. Is the room large? You typically choose a rug size that is proportionate to the room unless you are defining an area like in a playroom where you can go with something smaller. What is the traffic like in the room? A playroom would do better with a low pile wool rug to withstand wear and tear. Do you have wood floors? A high pile rug like a shag will be more cushioned. Is it for comfort as well as décor? A nursery pretty much begs for a cotton or cotton blend rug – they are much softer and your baby will enjoy laying or rolling around on it.

3. Choose Your Color(s)
Often we are tempted to just see what is out there before deciding on what we like, but if you limit yourself to just a couple of colors or combinations of color, you will save yourself hours of work. If your child’s room is filled with colors and patterns, I suggest leaning towards a solid rug that picks up a secondary color in the room. If the room is simple, then you can choose a bold pattern or combination of colors to bring visual interest to the room. Again, this is all personal taste, but the more you think about this before you start to shop, the easier it will be.

4. Shop Accordingly
What I mean is that once you have the “outline” of what you are looking for in a kids rug, use it when you shop. Instead of looking through every single rug a website offers (too overwhelming), search by color, theme, or gender, and utilize advanced search options. All of these search options are there to assist you much like a salesperson would assist you in a store.

Even with the prep work, most of us will still end up with between 3-7 rugs that we love equally and cant seem to make up our minds on. That’s okay. Put them in your cart or print the images so you can see them side-by-side, then step away for a day or two and come back with fresh eyes. If you take some time to think about what you are looking for before shopping you wont be burnt out by the end. Just follow the simple steps I mentioned and make shopping for a kids rug fun and exciting. RosenberryRooms.com has so many kids rugs, that I am having a hard time narrowing down my list! Here are some of the most popular and unique ones they carry…
Pink Shaggy Raggy
Romantic Lace Rosa
Count From 1 to 10
Blooming Flower in Pink
Surf’s Up
Fire Engine Shag Rug
If you have more décor to shop for then continue to look through all that Rosenberry Rooms’ offers you. They update their products constantly so the more you come back, the more great décor you will find.